Episode 46: Our Black Educators and Students Deserve Better with Vanity Jenkins

18/06/2024 42 min Episodio 46
Episode 46: Our Black Educators and Students Deserve Better with Vanity Jenkins

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In this episode of 'The Exit Interview,' I sit down with Vanity Jenkins, a dedicated educator and advocate for culturally relevant pedagogy. We dive into Vanity's journey from sports management to education, her experiences teaching in the Mississippi Delta, the challenges Black educators face, and the importance of historical context and systemic changes in education. Vanity shares invaluable insights into improving teacher retention, the impact of integration policies, and the critical role of parent and student voices in schools.

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